Introducing the Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II
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Re: Introducing the Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II
Hello All,
Few points unclear in the CR description:
1. lens is equipped with a new inner focusing AF system ???
2. Customizable zoom performance??
3. What about the Zoom? There is no mention about whether there is barrel extension or not and if so what would be teh final length?
Can experts clarify....
Hello All,
Few points unclear in the CR description:
1. lens is equipped with a new inner focusing AF system ???
2. Customizable zoom performance??
3. What about the Zoom? There is no mention about whether there is barrel extension or not and if so what would be teh final length?
Can experts clarify....
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Re: Introducing the Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II
No no, it's "year of the lens", the comment was always meant to be singular.
I have a feeling the "Nov 11" date is when they'll do the "official" announcement.
And the lens gap between Canon and Nikon grows yet again.
With the way lens development has been going lately, I'm expecting this to one-up the 400f5.6.
D. said:
No no, it's "year of the lens", the comment was always meant to be singular.
I have a feeling the "Nov 11" date is when they'll do the "official" announcement.
And the lens gap between Canon and Nikon grows yet again.
With the way lens development has been going lately, I'm expecting this to one-up the 400f5.6.
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Re: Introducing the Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II
Will likely be $2,400 - $2,500 here in Canada. I still want one. I will definitely be on the pre-order list. ;D
Will likely be $2,400 - $2,500 here in Canada. I still want one. I will definitely be on the pre-order list. ;D
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If the early adopters give a good review, I'm in for one.
The 200-400 is a bit much to do any significant hand holding and traveling with, this is a good substitution. Just too bad it is not available sooner. I'm taking a 4 weeks travel to HK and NZ. Would just be nice to mount it to my Canon.
Love to hear from the Canoneers who are going to get it soon.
-r
If the early adopters give a good review, I'm in for one.
The 200-400 is a bit much to do any significant hand holding and traveling with, this is a good substitution. Just too bad it is not available sooner. I'm taking a 4 weeks travel to HK and NZ. Would just be nice to mount it to my Canon.
Love to hear from the Canoneers who are going to get it soon.
-r
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Re: Introducing the Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II
If the lens performance is significantly better than the original 100-400, I might sell my 300L 2.8. As I age, the weight I can carry for 10 hours a day is being felt. If you see a 100-400, 300, & a 7D listed, you know I pounced on the new 100-400. And... just maybe a 7D II
The new 100-400 in only 2 months worth of my newly acquired SSA check 
LOL
If the lens performance is significantly better than the original 100-400, I might sell my 300L 2.8. As I age, the weight I can carry for 10 hours a day is being felt. If you see a 100-400, 300, & a 7D listed, you know I pounced on the new 100-400. And... just maybe a 7D II
The new 100-400 in only 2 months worth of my newly acquired SSA check LOL
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$2,200. I'll stand by my prediction that it will be available for under $2,000 at some point during the first year. I'd love it to be $1,100, but this is reasonable from Canon.
My opinion on the 400/5.6L IS - there's no need. This lens will likely be the 400/5.6L IS. It should have just as good of optics, it's not too heavy, and it's not really any more expensive than a 400/5.6L IS would be. If you want a 400/5.6L IS, buy this lens and tighten the zoom friction with the lens at the long end.
$2,200. I'll stand by my prediction that it will be available for under $2,000 at some point during the first year. I'd love it to be $1,100, but this is reasonable from Canon.
My opinion on the 400/5.6L IS - there's no need. This lens will likely be the 400/5.6L IS. It should have just as good of optics, it's not too heavy, and it's not really any more expensive than a 400/5.6L IS would be. If you want a 400/5.6L IS, buy this lens and tighten the zoom friction with the lens at the long end.
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JonAustin
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Re: Introducing the Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II
Re: The barrel does extend on zoom, but can't tell you what the maximum extended length is.
At last! At this price, I'll be on the preorder list as soon as B&H lists it. I was on the fence about the v1 model, and there's no way the v2 won't be significantly better in terms of optical performance.
I actually like the fact that it's a bit heavier than the v1 ... speaks to the quality of the optics in the system.
Now, please ship before Christmas!
srinathpreddy said:
Re: The barrel does extend on zoom, but can't tell you what the maximum extended length is.
At last! At this price, I'll be on the preorder list as soon as B&H lists it. I was on the fence about the v1 model, and there's no way the v2 won't be significantly better in terms of optical performance.
I actually like the fact that it's a bit heavier than the v1 ... speaks to the quality of the optics in the system.
Now, please ship before Christmas!
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Re: Introducing the Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II
I said it many years ago, but I'll repeat it here.
The 7D2 + 100-400L II + 1.4x TC is pretty much the ultimate in handholdable reach. Assuming it's as good as it should be, and that it works with the 1.4x, as it should.
I said it many years ago, but I'll repeat it here.
The 7D2 + 100-400L II + 1.4x TC is pretty much the ultimate in handholdable reach. Assuming it's as good as it should be, and that it works with the 1.4x, as it should.
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I think the optical performance specs will be a significant improvement. What would be the point of a new version if it weren't? Just saying.
I think the optical performance specs will be a significant improvement. What would be the point of a new version if it weren't? Just saying.
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This is the second lens in a few weeks to cost LESS than expected - the other being the 400 DO MkII. What's happening??
This is the second lens in a few weeks to cost LESS than expected - the other being the 400 DO MkII. What's happening??
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Most surprising: The unicorn really apeared this year.
Almost as surprising: $2.200! I'd expected it about $200 to $500 north.
Now I have a real problem longing for it
PS: Now I think nobody can't call it "Year of the Lens(es)!" (Hopefully we could call 2015 "Year of the primes"?)
Most surprising: The unicorn really apeared this year.
Almost as surprising: $2.200! I'd expected it about $200 to $500 north.
Now I have a real problem longing for it
PS: Now I think nobody can't call it "Year of the Lens(es)!" (Hopefully we could call 2015 "Year of the primes"?)
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I suspected it would be heavier, those helicoils add weight; I think the linear extension of the Mk I allows for the lowest possible mechanical complexity, and hence weight for a telezoom.
It's a sleak design - very nice. I feel some excitement but not overly so. The season for short primes has begun and most/all my tele work using slow zooms will be suspended till spring so I can wait.
I'm torn between this, or a 400DO II. The 100-400 would require a 7DMkII to get the reach I've been missing - de 400DO II will take my 1.4TC. All in all it's a lot of money and like I said, I can wait at least till the prices of these lenses come down a little.
hoodlum said:
I suspected it would be heavier, those helicoils add weight; I think the linear extension of the Mk I allows for the lowest possible mechanical complexity, and hence weight for a telezoom.
It's a sleak design - very nice. I feel some excitement but not overly so. The season for short primes has begun and most/all my tele work using slow zooms will be suspended till spring so I can wait.
I'm torn between this, or a 400DO II. The 100-400 would require a 7DMkII to get the reach I've been missing - de 400DO II will take my 1.4TC. All in all it's a lot of money and like I said, I can wait at least till the prices of these lenses come down a little.
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Re: Introducing the Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II
Thanks Jon...
ANy view on 'Customizable zoom performance??'
JonAustin said:
Thanks Jon...
ANy view on 'Customizable zoom performance??'
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